AAPM Announces Exciting New Partnership with MedCentral to Advance Pain Medicine Education and Collaboration

A Powerful Collaboration to Advance Pain Management

The American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) is proud to announce a new partnership with MedCentral, one of the fastest-growing digital destinations for physicians managing patients with complex and chronic pain conditions. This strategic collaboration aims to expand access to expert-driven content, strengthen educational resources, and enhance engagement across the pain management community.

Launched in late 2023, MedCentral has quickly established itself as a trusted resource for healthcare professionals, integrating Practical Pain Management journal content and reaching more than 270,000 active U.S. physicians across 26 specialties.

Together, AAPM and MedCentral are uniting to elevate the conversation around multimodal pain management, opioid stewardship, and innovative, evidence-based care.

What This Partnership Means for Clinicians

Through this new editorial partnership, AAPM members and MedCentral readers will benefit from an expanded library of clinical tools and perspectives designed to empower pain medicine practitioners. The collaboration will include:

• A dedicated AAPM partner page on MedCentral
• featuring AAPM content, statements, and resources.
• Co-branded educational features highlighting new pain management guidelines, expert interviews, and case discussions.
• Collaborative newsletters and social media initiatives that amplify AAPM voices and insights across the MedCentral physician network.
• Opportunities for AAPM experts to contribute to MedCentral podcasts and consults, helping translate research and policy into practical clinical strategies.

This partnership is designed not only to disseminate knowledge but also to connect the pain community across disciplines, from anesthesiology and neurology to rehabilitation and primary care.

Extending the Reach of Pain Education

MedCentral’s editorial leadership has a proven commitment to covering the full spectrum of acute and chronic pain management. With more than 1,000 pain-related articles, the site offers comprehensive coverage of key topics such as:

• Opioid and non-opioid therapies
• Behavioral approaches to pain
• Comorbid chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, obesity, MS, and depression)
• Innovations in cancer and postoperative pain care

The platform also publishes insights from leading pain medicine experts, including conference highlights, case-based discussions, and evolving evidence in pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions.

As interest in pain management continues to grow beyond the specialist community, this partnership will help AAPM expand its reach to physicians who prescribe and manage pain in diverse clinical settings.

A Commitment to the Future of Pain Care

The AAPM–MedCentral partnership represents a shared dedication to advancing the science and practice of pain medicine. Together, the organizations will:

• Promote multidisciplinary dialogue and collaboration.
• Highlight emerging research and best practices.
• Empower clinicians with actionable, peer-reviewed insights that improve patient outcomes.

As the landscape of pain care continues to evolve, this alliance reinforces AAPM’s role as the leading voice in pain medicine and underscores MedCentral’s mission to deliver trusted, expert-driven education to healthcare professionals nationwide.

Explore the AAPM Partner Page on MedCentral

To learn more about this exciting collaboration and access new AAPM–MedCentral resources, visit the official partnership page here: American Academy of Pain Medicine on MedCentral

FAQs About the AAPM–MedCentral Partnership

1. What is the goal of the AAPM–MedCentral partnership?
The partnership aims to expand educational outreach, share expert-driven clinical content, and enhance professional collaboration among physicians treating pain.

2. Who can access the partnership resources?
The resources are available to all MedCentral readers, AAPM members, and healthcare professionals seeking pain management education.

3. Will there be new co-branded educational materials?
Yes. The partnership will produce joint articles, video series, and podcasts featuring AAPM experts and MedCentral contributors.

4. How does this benefit AAPM members?
AAPM members gain broader exposure for their research, access to MedCentral’s large clinician audience, and more opportunities for collaboration and publication.

5. Where can I find the latest content from this partnership?
All co-branded and collaborative content will be featured on the AAPM Partner Page on MedCentral.

6. When will new content be released?
Collaborative articles and digital features will begin rolling out throughout Fall 2025, with new updates shared via AAPM newsletters and MedCentral’s editorial channels.

Conclusion

The AAPM–MedCentral partnership marks an important step forward in advancing clinical education and communication in pain medicine. Through this collaboration, both organizations reaffirm their shared commitment to improving the lives of patients in pain by supporting the physicians who care for them.